Joplin, Missouri vs. Bella Vista, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 24.5% more expensive than Joplin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $49,812 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Joplin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is more expensive than Joplin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Bella Vista
than in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin, MO vs. Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Joplin, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher